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Crosslink Flavozyme

Accelerating authentic cheese flavor, naturally

Function

Accelerates natural dairy flavor and aroma development by enzymatically releasing fatty acids and savory peptides, enhancing cheese taste, complexity, and maturation efficiency.

CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME is a dairy flavor enzyme blend and cheese ripening enzyme blend combining lipase esterase protease enzyme blend technology (lipase + flavor protease) to deliver enzymes for dairy flavor development and enzymes for cheese flavor development with faster results. This cheese aroma enzyme accelerates enzyme for dairy flavor development by liberating short- and medium-chain fatty acids for sharp, piquant, aged notes—making it an ideal enzyme for processed cheese taste, enzyme blend for cheese analogues, and enzyme for aged cheese flavor applications. The protease component supports controlled casein breakdown to create peptides and amino acids that build umami, nutty, and savory character while improving body—positioning it as a reliable dairy aroma enzyme and dairy flavor improving enzymes solution. As a clean label dairy flavor enzyme / natural dairy flavor enhancer, CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME helps improve dairy flavor using enzymes, boosts overall complexity and mouthfeel, and supports industrial dairy enzymes users by shortening cheese maturation time while maintaining authentic, traditional profiles—ideal for hard, blue, and ripened cheeses from a trusted dairy flavor enzyme supplier and dairy enzyme manufacturer India.

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Technical Specifications

FAQ – CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME

What is CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME comparing other Enzymes?

CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME is a targeted dairy flavor enzyme blend containing lipase + flavor protease, designed to accelerate key ripening reactions.

It primarily boosts:

  • Lipolysis → free fatty acids (FFAs) (especially short/medium chain)
  • Proteolysis → peptides + free amino acids (FAA)
    These act as direct flavor contributors and also as precursors for secondary aroma formation (e.g., volatile acids, sulfur notes, and other ripening volatiles depending on culture and process).

Lipase hydrolyzes milk triglycerides into FFAs + partial glycerides.

  • C4–C10 FFAs typically contribute to sharp, piquant “aged cheese” character.
    Proper control prevents excessive FFA build-up that can cause harsh, rancid, or soapy notes.

Flavor protease catalyzes controlled hydrolysis of casein into peptides and amino acids that contribute to:

  • umami/savory depth
  • nutty/aged character (via downstream culture reactions)
  • improved perception of body and mouthfeel
    Correct control avoids over-proteolysis that can lead to bitterness or pasty texture.

Yes. By accelerating formation of FFAs and key peptide/FAA fractions, it can increase flavor development rate, potentially reducing maturation time while maintaining target sensory profile (results depend on cheese type, salt, moisture, cultures, and ripening temperature).

Bitterness is generally linked to accumulation of hydrophobic peptides from uncontrolled proteolysis. CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME is designed for controlled breakdown, but bitterness may occur if there is:

  • overdosing
  • prolonged high-temperature holding
  • insufficient culture peptidase activity
    Trial-based dosing and process alignment typically prevents this.

Common addition strategies include:

  • milk stage / post-pasteurization (for early pathway activation)
  • curd stage (localized action in curd matrix)
  • early ripening (for maturation acceleration)
    The best stage depends on cheese variety, moisture, salt-in-moisture, and desired flavor intensity.

Enzyme kinetics are influenced by:

  • pH (affects catalytic activity and substrate availability)
  • salt (NaCl) (can reduce enzyme activity and limit diffusion)
  • moisture and fat content (affect substrate accessibility)
    Process conditions should be tuned so lipolysis/proteolysis are accelerated without creating off-notes.

Yes. CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME complements culture metabolism by increasing precursor pools (FFAs, peptides, amino acids). Cultures can further convert these into volatile aroma compounds, enhancing complexity and typicality.

Yes. It can improve dairy/cheesy intensity by generating authentic FFA and peptide notes that enhance flavor perception, especially useful where base cheese flavor is mild or where cost optimization is required.

Dosage depends on:

  • cheese type (hard/semi-hard/blue)
  • fat level and moisture
  • ripening time target

starter system and temperature

Parameter

Details

Enzyme Type

Lipase + Flavor Protease Blend

Form

Free-flowing powder or liquid (on request)

Activity

Lipase: 100,000 – 200,000 U/g Protease: 200,000 – 300,000 U/g

pH Range (Optimum)

Lipase: 6.0 – 7.5 Protease: 5.5 – 7.0

Temperature Range

30 – 50 °C (optimal)

Solubility

Dispersible in water

Color & Appearance

Off-white to light brown powder / pale liquid

Shelf Life

18 months (cool, dry storage)

Storage Conditions

Store below 25 °C, protected from light and moisture

Lipase releases key dairy fatty acids responsible for characteristic cheesy and buttery notes, while flavor protease generates peptides and amino acids that act as flavor precursors, contributing to umami, nutty, and aged profiles. The synergistic action ensures balanced flavor development without bitterness or harsh off-notes

CROSSLINK FLAVOZYME enables manufacturers to declare enzyme-based flavor development rather than added flavors, aligning with evolving consumer demand for natural, label-friendly dairy products. It integrates seamlessly into existing cheese-making processes with minimal changes to SOPs.

  • Dairy processors looking to improve flavor consistency
  • Manufacturers aiming to reduce maturation time
  • Clean-label dairy brands and export-oriented producers
  • R&D teams developing next-generation cheese and dairy flavors

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